Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 12 April 2148 · 01:52 local in London
2148-04-12 00:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:52 local time in London on 12 April. Half of the visible disc is lit on the opposite side from first quarter. Morning observers get the best view of the terminator.
Moon altitude
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Apr
2148
Viewing tips
- Best viewing is after midnight and into the morning.
- The terminator favours craters on the opposite side from first quarter.
- Twilight can still give a pleasing low-contrast view.
Visibility, honestly
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 01:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:01
Next moonset
11:53
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2148
18
New Moon
Not visible17:03 local · Thu, Thu 18 Apr · Moon 23°
Apr 2148
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:35 local · Thu, Thu 25 Apr · Moon 55°
May 2148
3
Full Moon
Above horizon22:54 local · Fri, Fri 3 May · Moon 21°
May 2148
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:55 local · Sat, Sat 11 May · Moon 14°